Exactly What I Needed
I loved the Bible growing up—I read it in its entirety for the first time when I was 7 years old, and reread it each year after for about 5 years (it was considerably easier as I got older, as you can imagine). I was raised in a church that read the Bible literally, thought of it as a history/rule book, and when I left the faith at 17 I still believed that’s what it was to ALL Christians. How grateful I am to be wrong! I am so, so deeply grateful to Pete and Jared for sharing their expertise on the Bible—their understanding of Truth has been immeasurably helpful in my journey back towards the faith a decade after I’d left it. I especially appreciate when they deep-dive into specific books. My read-as-literal understanding of them is still so deeply entrenched, and having someone break up the dirt is invaluable. Even after I’d come back to my faith, I was terrified to approach the Bible. This podcast has provided the tools to form a healthy relationship with this deeply human, deeply sacred text. I’m grateful that they’re not afraid to disagree, or to not know, or to ask questions. Would highly recommend for anyone whose faith is undergoing deconstruction or anyone attempting reconstruction. They don’t have all the answers, by far, but this podcast can give you the tools to look and strengthen your resolve to dig.
darrynmicheal via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/05/23
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Pete Enns is a great host and his ideas and thoughts can truly be life-changing and enlightening. His guests are also world class. You need to listen!
Derek980 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/01/17
This show is such a breath of fresh air! Both of the hosts are genuine people very engaged in the Bible. They are not afraid to ask the tough questions, and even question long-held evangelical beliefs. The perspectives are diverse and sometimes provocative, but I find it very compelling and...Read full review »
Dtdrum via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/10/17
Great guests and conversation around the Bible. Really informative and thought provoking.
Wookie299 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/17/17
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